discussing undergrad tutors who hold administrative responsibilities

"College readiness has several dimensions, but of particular import is readiness to produce scholarly work that meets the expectations of college instructors. Differences from high school and college are well documented in the literature, and this study adds to that body of work by delineating the characteristics of first-year college assignments through a qualitative analysis of college faculty assignment instructions. Three themes emerge from the analysis: information literacy, especially initiating inquiry; academic writing, especially citing evidence in support of a thesis; learner dispositions, especially curiosity, open-mindedness, self-reliance, and perseverance. Findings have implications for high school library programs and high school teachers as well as librarians working with first-year college students."

Discussing the use of the singular "they," issues of number and agreement, gender, etc.

crowdsourcing a list of popular training manuals and resource

discussing how to implement or increase student involvement in the hiring process

"a compilation of music by writing center staffers, professionals, and allies" Compiled by Scott Whiddon and Stacia Watkins, Fall 2014; Design by Brad Walker

"What can peer writing tutors do when they work with writers whose nervousness seems to get in the way of writing?"

CCCC's position statement on assessment, revised in November 2014

discussing how to handle a situation in which a staff comes appointed by a graduate department rather than hired by the WC director

crowdsourcing handbooks and other resources designed for speakers of English as a first language

discussing materials that make a space more accessible and/or more inviting or comfortable for students with a range of disabilities

ABSTRACT: "At the 2014 IWCA/NCPTW Conference, founders of the National Writing Centers Association (now International Writing Centers Association) came together to reflect on the organization's beginnings, its strategies for institutionalization, and challenges that may still exist. A significant anniversary such as the 30th provides the opportunity for reflection. Additionally, a timeline of the organization's history is included, which provides important information for historical research.

"We are the Undergraduate Writing Center at Texas A&M University-Kingsville! We assist undergraduate writers at all stages of the writing process, from getting started to editing and proofreading. Our Culture of Writing blog is a space for Writing Consultants, the UWC Director, and occasional guest authors to blog about writing and the writing center life at TAMUK."

reports from 4Cs; article reviews; mailing list

conference announcements; "Building a Comprehensive English Learning Center at Del Mar College" (discusses materials, function, teacher education, advertising/promotion); "Where Does the Writing Center Fit In?" (WCs supporting WAC); mailing list

"Birthing a Writing Lab" (advice for new directors starting brand new labs); "The Writing Laboratory at William Carey College: A Tutorial Approach"; mailing list